Buildings & Hours

Please see our COVID-19 updates for information on visitor access to library spaces and collections.
Stairwell and Elevator to Bass Library on the North Side of Cross Campus
Mail to Yale University - Bass Library c/o Kathy Krasney
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1874

Access

A valid Yale ID with swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. See updates and visitor requirements at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2972

Access

The Beinecke exhibition hall is open to members of the public in compliance with University requirements for vaccination.The reading room is open to non-Yale researchers who have completed the University vaccination attestation process in advance of their visit. See updates and requirements for visitors at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2818

Access

The Yale Center for British Art Study Room and Reference Library is open to non-Yale researchers following the policies and procedures currently in place for Yale Library special collections. Read more about library visitor policies, including vaccination requirements, at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

 
344 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-0854

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry. See visitor information at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-5354

Access

*Access to the 24/7 computing and study space is through the stairwell to the left of the main library entrance when the Medical Library is closed. A Yale or YNHH ID is required to gain entry. 

Marquand Chapel, Sterling Divinity Quadrangle
409 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-5274

Access

During the regular semester, the Divinity Library is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-6:00pm; Friday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:45pm; and Sunday, 2:00pm-6:00pm. A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6pm Sunday-Thursday.

190 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2645

Access

Public Hours: During regular semesters, a valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6pm Monday – Thursday and on Sundays, and after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

See visitor information, including updates and vaccination requirements for visitors at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

Photograph of the front of the LWL
154 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-2140

Access

The Lewis Walpole Library reading room is open to non-Yale researchers who have completed the University vaccination attestation process in advance of their visit. The exhibition gallery is open to members of the public in compliance with University requirements for vaccination. See updates and requirements for visitors at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-1606

Access

The Law Library is temporarily closed until further notice.

Kline Tower
219 Prospect Street
Kline Tower, Concourse Level
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-3300

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry to Kline Tower. See more library visitor information at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.

12 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-4179

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry.

Sterling Memorial Library

Mail to Yale University - Sterling Memorial Library c/o Barry McMurtrey
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1775

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. The Manuscripts and Archives reading room is open to non-Yale researchers with advance attestation of vaccination. See visitor information, including vaccination requirements, at bit.ly/YaleLibraryCovid19.